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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-15
Bold Burglary.

Saturday morning about 3 O'Clock
John Bradley, colored boy about ID
years OF age, was caught in Mr.. r. p
Stevens grocery aud arrested, lie
had effected an entrance through the
transom over the side door and had
about $1,000 worth Of cigars, etc, IN
his possession when cauglM Several
nights ago Mr.. Stevens store was
entered aud about $4,000 worth oil
goods taken. Suspicion rested OIL
John Bradley who was arrested but
no case was made out against lin
and he was released Thursday. Ile
is now in jail and will have a hear
ing this week.
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EXCELSIOR PLANNING Mills!
SPECIALIST.
Dr.. v, I, YVlvAls SURGERY
Court ST., HoPKINsvILLE, Ky.
A CIRCULAR LETTER.

HorKINsyILLE, KY, Mar. LIST, 'S7.
Ny Dear Sir:
In addressing this circular letter, l
desire to announce both to the Public
aud to the Medical Profession, that l
am prepared to treat after the most
approved and scientific methods, all
diseases of the Genito Urinary Sys-
tenn, as Cystitis, Structure, Enlarge
ment of Prostate Gland, Urinary
Calculi, Yaricocile, Gonorrh9a and
Syphilis; and the various Skin,
Tongue and Throat affections result
ing therefrom; diseases incident to
female life, of whatever name or
character, both medical and surgical ;
diseases of the Rectum and Anus, as
Hemorrhoids, Fissure, Fistula, etc.
Acute and Chronic Diseases of the
Nervous System, as Chorea, Hysteria,
Commissions, Epilepsy, Paralysis,
Impotence, Insomnia, &C.: Diseases
of the Joints, as Coxalgia or Hip
Joint diseases, as well as those OF the
Ankle and Knee Joint, Club Foot in
its various forms, Contracted Ten
doms and the various deformities re-
sulting from diseases of the Spinal
Column, Curvature and PottsDisease
Diseases of the Eye, both medical
and surgical, as Granulated lids,
Conjunctiritis, Strabismus, and Cata-
ract; Diseases of Lymphatic Glands,
as Scrofula, Ulcers, Sores and Vari-
cose Veins Diseases of the Respira-
tory Tract, as Asthma and Nasal Ca
tarrh. The operations for Hernia,
Iithotomy, 0variotomy, Resectionsof
Joints and the opening of the large
cavities of the body, will be done
upon strictly antiseptic principles,
and after the most approved method
CT the Worlds Surgeons.
An experience of q years In the
fields OF Medicine and Surgery prac-
ticed successfully In the states of
Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mis-
sissippi aud Arkansas, l affirm that
these Maladies can be as successfully
treated by me as by anyone, and pa
tients committing themselves to my
care will meet with kind and prompt
attention and fair dealing. In con-
clusion 1t gives me pleasure to state
that was Surgeon in the G. S.
Armies, and late Professor Of Anato-
my, Physiology and Diseases Of the
Nervous System in the Memphis
Hospital Medical College, and that |
have done more surgery, and more
successful surgery, than any surgeon
IN Southern Kentucky, including
successful operations for Stone In the
bladder, Ovariotomy, Tracheotomy,
etc. A correspondence is solicited.
am very truly yours,
w. M. FuQuA, M. d.
SAT-,
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Resolutions.

Mrs. Phillis Garrett departed this
life March 4th 1887. AT ameeting Of
the u. b. s. No. l, the following res
olutIons were adopted;
WHEREAS, It has pleased the AL
mighty to call from our midst our be-
loved Sister PhilIis Garrett, whose
stay has been SO pleasant with us, be
it
Resoired, that In the death of Sis
ter Garrett tho society has lost a
faithful member, the church a con-
sistent christian, the husband a devot-
cd wife, the son loving mother,
Resolved, that we have this pub
lished In the city papers.
Lewis S. BUoKNER,( Com
NED TURNER.S
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socIA1ITIEs.


Miss Lula Gary is visiting Mis-
Laura Hobbs, Of Paducah.
Penny Turner spent last week II
Trenton talking turnpike
Messrs. j. d. Russell and G, NJ
Latham have gone east to buy goods
Messrs. I. d. Burbridge aud Jno
w. Cooper returned Friday from
business trip 70 Louisville.
Capt. and Mrs. G. L. Wood, Of
Nashville, were the guests Of Col. and
Mrs. J. o. Cooper Saturday.
Mrs. w. 4. Townes and son George
of Danville, Va, returned home FRI
day after an extended visit TO rela'
tiyes here.
Miss Lucille Pennybaker, charm.
ing belle OF Lebanon, who has been
visiting the family ofMr. e. p. Camp
bell, returned home Saturday.
Herbert Mcpherson, who has been
salesman for Jas. Pye n Co, left Sat
urday for Bowling Green to accept q
similar position with Thomas Pye 4
Co.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-15
Socrates Spouse.

Who knows what excuse there may
nave been for Xantippi's sad temper
Many women are snappish, querul-
GUS and sour, simply because they arc
suffering. DR.. Pierce's "Favorlte Pre-
scriptionv is certain cure for every
feminine weakness and arrangement,
aud will restore health and good sp'r-
lis to the most nervous and disheart-
ened invalid, thereby making her a
blessing to her family and the world,
A single bottle will prove its surpasG-
ing merit. Price reduced to one dol
lar. BY druggists.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-15

Tobacco Board ofTrade this evening,
they realized the fact from our re-
ceipts, that the time allotted to us
was insufficient to sell our tobaccos,
and decided to give us two hours in
stead of one as heretofore, which will
give us ample time TO sell all tobacco
entrusted to us.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-15
The cOurtlhen adjourned

The public schools have have been
supplied with enlarged state maps,
and special geological maps, show
ing the different mineral deposits,
which will furnish valuable intorma-
ton TO the students. Them were
sent from Frankfort by State Geolog-
let, j. r. Proctor.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-15

~ linus. ifOsteu, " W. ~.
Our market was strong this week
on all desirable grades. We think
this the best sale we have made this
season.
1t affords us pleasure to note the
fact that our friends have paid alien
ton to our advice IN regard to assort-
lug, chasing and przing their tobac-
cos, putting each grade in hogshead
10 itself and we urge them TO con-
tinue TO be very particular, for itwilI
pay them for their trouble aud paine.
ItafIorda our buyers pleasure &c
pay full values for tobacco, honestly
packed. We take pleasure III selling
tobaccos that are uniformly priced
Ia color and length from side to side
aud from bottom to top.
We take pleasure Ia reporting to
our friends that at a meeting Of ouI
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-15

A body Of ministers at New York,
with Rev. Mr.. Talmage at their head
passed resolutions ON Henry Ward
Beecher's death, as an Offset to tie
othodox action of Chicago.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-15

Green's Anti Bilious and Liver
Compound and Ague Cure never
fails. Guaranteed to cure ague, chills,
biliousness aud malarial fever. Try
II. Price so cents. For sale by G..
t.. Gather.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-15
FIRST WEEK CIRCUIT COURT.
Fourth to Sixth Days Inclusive
COMMONWEALTH CASES.

COMMONWEALTH CASES.
Fourteen cases continued and alias
bench warrants issued.
Four cases, having been tried by
county judge, were dismissed.
Con-. VS.. Jno. Watson, dismissed
Com. VS.. Dick Morris, gaming.
Fined $40 and costs.
Com. VS.. Bob Watson, concealed
weapon. Fined $25 and costs and
capias profne awarded.
Com. VS.. Harmon, Reno and VIM.
Stanley, col, murder. Continued TO
18th day September term.
Com. VS.. Jno. Henry Route, grand
larceny. Trial by jury aud verdict
of guilty of petit larceny aud punish
ment fixed at 81 months at hard la
Dor on the streets of Hopkinsville.
MURDER CASE.
The case of JEFF Stevenson, COL,
for the murder of VIM. Calvin, col (,
at j. NJ. Avant's on Aug. 20, 1856,
was called Friday and the following
jury empaneled:
s. IL. Myers, II. b. Rogers, John T.
Foard, NJ. w. Davis, w. T. Vaughn,
w. A. Mccormick, Elijah Cunning
ham, col, j. IL. Murphy, l.. M. Wood,
j. w. Wood, L. W. ID. Handy and
Jno. r. Green, (Belleview.)
The evidence was concluded Sat-
urday and Messrs. c. II. Bush for the
defense and ID. l.. johnson for the
prosecution spoke in the afternoon.
The argument was continued yester-
day, two speeches being made, and
the case went to the jury in the after
noon.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-15
oConsumption Can DO Cured. !

DR.. j. 8. Combs. 0wepsville, Ohio, says: 81
have given scorr's EMULSION Of Cod Liver
Oil with Hipophosphites to four patients with
better results than seemed possible with any
remedy. All were hereditary cases OF Lung
diseases, and advanced to that stage when
Coughs, pain in the chest, frequent breathing,
frequent pulse. fever, and Emaeiation. All
these cases have increased in weight from IL
10 % lbs. and are not now needing any medl-
cine. / prescribe no other Emulsion Of Cod
Liver OIL with Hypophoephitea, Lime, and So
da, but scott'H, believing 1t to be the best"
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-15
HERE AND THERE.

The child is born and It's name !
t. p. Roads.
Wheat all over the couniy continues
to look promising.
Farmers are very busy now burn
ing plant land and blowing.
| Wanted--An experienced black
smith at Iierndon, Ky. Apply TO j
Il. Gossett.
A bran new 0 drawer sewing ma
chine for sale at sacrifice. Appl,
at this Office.
Ben Humphrey, Of Todd county, il
putting up fine Touring mill al
Falrview.
FOR SALE-A very desirable and
well-improved dwelling house--at Q
bargain. LONG, GARNETT n Co.
Any one wanting home made side.
bar, no.top buggy can secure bar
gain by calling on L. G. Williams y
Co.
Parties desiring first-class job work
would do well TO give us a call, as
our facilities for executing such work
are unsurpassed.
Esq. Campbell and Clark made a
gallant fight for the grant and both OF
them deserve the especial thanks OF
Hopkinsville's people.
Col. Jno. w. MCPHERSON was yea
terday elected Circuit Judge pro tenn
IN the absence of Judge Grace, who
was called home by the Illness of his
father.
Mr.. Marion d. Meacham's little
daughter, Myra, aged four years, died
of bronchitis Thursday morning, and
tho body was inferred in the city
cemetery Friday.
A wreck north of the city Satur-
day delayed the north bound passen-
ger train for about six hours. The
train wrecked was a freight In charge
of Conductor Cannon.
As the turnpike matter has been
settled, communications on the sub
Ject would read like last years al
manac and we withhold some that
would oterwise have been inserted.
A proiractad meeting will begin at
the Baptist church on the 20ib, met,
in which the pastor will be assisted
by Rev. J. NJ. Weaver, OF Louisville.
Preliminary prayer-meting VIII be-
held this week, beginning Wednesday
night.
The broken chairs In the jury box
have been replaced with new sab
stantial penitentiary split bottomed
chairs. By-the-way it is not alto
geiher inappropriate for the jurics to
occupy peniteniiary chairs while
grinding out justice to violators
of the law.
The firm of Jas. Pye& Co, has sold
out 10 Messrs. John Pye and j. @.
Walton and the business will be con-
tinued under the firm name of Pye &
Walton. The junior member of the
firm comes from Bowling Green and
is worthy and enterprising young
business man. We welcome the new
firm TO our city.
To the stockholders Of the Chris
tian County A. & NJ. Association !:
You are hereby notified TO meet at
the County Court room Ut Monday
in April, al o'clock, TO elect officers
for the ensuing year, aud to consider
a proposition to sell out the fair
grounds. All interested will appear
in person or by proxy.
JoHS w. McPuERsoN, Sec.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-15

Lyons Tasteless Chill Tonic Is as
pleasant TO the taste as Lemon Sugar
children eat it and never know II is
medicine never fails to cure 50cts.
Sold by II. u. Garner.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-15

Mr.. Marmaduke d. Morton, one of
Russellville's best and oldest citizens,
is dead. Aged 81.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-15

Green's Electric Oil Eminent, sure
cure for all aches and pains. Never
known to fail. Price % cents. For
sale by G. E. Gather.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-15

Catarrh can be permanently cured
by Green's Golden Balm. Guaran-
teed. Price 30 cents. For sale by G.
T.. Gather.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-15

Why will you cough2 When
Green's Cough Balsam will give I'M
mediate relief. Price so cents. For
sale by G.. L. Gather.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-15

How is your blood2 Green's Com
pound Extract of Sarsaparilla, guar
anteed to cure. Price $I.00. For sale
by G. L. Gather.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-15

Hostetter's Stomach Biiters are emphatic
ally genial restorative. The changes which
this great botanic remedy produces In the
dlsordered organization are always agree
ably, though surely progressive, never abrupt
and violent. On this account 1t Is admirably
adapted to persons of delicate constitution
and weak nerves, to whom the powerful min
eral drugs are positively injurious. That it
initiates those processes which result in the
re-establishment of healthful vigor is con-
spicuously shown in cases where IL u taken
10 overcome that fruitful cause Of debility,
indigestion, coupled, as II usually Is, with
billousness and constipation. Thorough Si.
Restion, regular evacuation and abundant
Secretion, are results which promptly and in
yariably attend Its systematic use. IL Is, be-
sides, the best protective against malaria,
and q frst-rate diuretc.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-15
BOOKS FREE.

Thrilling Detective Stories, Homo Cook and
Doctor Book. How to Make Poultry Pay, and
lloblnson Crusoe, these books sent free, on re-
CENT OF 4 cents each for postage, with agency
ferina. also our paper Home Farm and Facto-
~. months on trial. ErT-For 20 cents we
viii place your address IN our new Agents
Directory, which viii bring you over 500 books,
papera. lrtters, circulars, samples &C.
iIuLnRRr Pun. Co. 40 Emile Block, So, Louir,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-15

just received a Barrel of Mixed
Sweet Pickle.
ANDERSON & TATE.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-15

Children take Lyon, sTasteless Syrup
of Quinine and never know it is med.
ecins, % cts. Sold by III. b. Garner
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-15

Country Hams, Fine as Silk II cts.
per pound. ANDERSON & TATE.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-15

We keep our own wagon and will
deliver any time during the day free
of charge. ANDERSON Il TATE.
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The city Friday and took all of the
necessary measurements for the cree
ton of a town clock in the cupola Of
the court house. A proposition will
be submitted to the council at the
next meeting. The clock proposed
will show four dials and strike the
hours aud also serve as fire alarm
Miss Annie Pixley, the favorits
commedienne, will on next Friday
evening present the popular play
"M'liss the Child Of the Sierras," fol
the first time in this city. This Il
perhaps the best western play now
on the stage and in the hands Of Mis-
Pixley the leading character is an ar
tistic creation that never fails to sat
isfy the most censorious critic. Mis-
Pixley's singing is very fine and thu
mirih, music and bright humor ado
much to the pleasure Of what il
withal most interesting entertain
ment. Prices as usual.
Officers of Casky Grange, No. IS
P. of H., for 1887.
j. F. Garnet, w. NJ; L. Graham
w. o.; v. A. Garnett w. L.; e. j
Murphy, w. O.. ~. J. Stuart, w. S.
ID. M. Whitaker, w. A. S.; r, I
Riyes, w. r.; j. T. Garrett w. G
TX. ; Walter Warfeld, Sec, Mrs. j. j
Stuart, Ceres; Mrs. 4. H. Graham
Pomona; Mrs. Winston Henry
Flora; Mrs. e. @. Bronaugh, L. s.
John G. Boxley, Business Agent.
The Master Of the State Grange ant
delegation from Church Hill will al
tend the next regular Meeting 0
Casky Grange, March 10Th, and al
members are requested to attend.
WALTER WAKEFIELD, SIC.
The citizens of Wallopia are nego
tiating with President Graney, of tn
l., A. & T. Railroad wit.sthe view 0
having that official intercede wit
with the i. Il N. Company and get
branch railroad built from their tow
tapping the l., A. y Tat Blakely's,
} point on that road mileor SO north
west Of Cerulean Springs. The dis
lance OF the proposed route is bu
~ miles over level run, renderis
; 1t possible for the road to be built 3
comparatively ri'frii curts fiiefe Is
strata Of hydramic limestone Of 81
perior quality at Wallonia, and III
4 citizens Of that place have the assul
8 ance Of Capt. Gracey that If the ston
proves to be Of the desired qualit
that the L. 8 N. will doubtless bull
: for them branch Railroad Tel
phone.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-15
EXCELSIOR PLANNING MILLS !!
Excelsior Wagons.

The Excelsior Wagon stands
at the front. We spare mo
work or material to make it
the strongest and best wagon
offered on the market. We
warrant every wagon to give
satisfaction,a and warrant them
against all breakage or i'm
perfection for IL months. Our
warranty is good, and defects,
If any, made good on demand.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-15

Fresh Barrel Sour Kraut Is cts.
gallon. ANDERSON II TATE.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-15
SPECIAL LOCALS

Corn, Hay, Oats and Bran, at
ANDERSON & TATE's.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-15

Early Rose and Peerless Seed Po-
tatoes. ANDERSON u TATE.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-23
4 Brooklyn Dudes New Idea.

When Pollard fist became the recog
nized head of BiNoklyn dudr.inni he was
continually planning some new fad, - ~
he called his ecceutricitieS. in order To
more firmly establish his leadership |
met him one night in DAILY : billiard looms.
my deah boy" he said Il have the best
thing out Ion know that boxing i, the
latest craze. Well, people have got pretty
well used To seeing theatre parties in box
es, and now pay but little attention to them
unless they make lot of noise. dontcher
know, and that's bad taste Now. man
don't hire box for fun, and he likes to
have people notice him in one. SO have
hit upon great scheme, and this it it:
Hire a box for yourself alone If
there is party they will divide the atteu-
tion Of the audience. The box must be ON
IA level with the stage. Do not make Your
appearance until the curtain is up Then
You walk in slowly. arraycd in full even
ing dress, with a light top coat and silk
hat. Crush hats are not the thing now.
Advance tu the front of the box with Your
hat on and carc.cSSly throw back th, lapel
of your top coat. Raise your opera
glasses, glance s!Owly over the audience
and bow four times. 1t don't make any
difference whether you know any one YOU
see or not. people will think you do.
Never bow 10 any one in the balcony
After You have bowed four times lower
your glasses and with your ha: still on
slowly remove your top coat and throw it
carelessly on the floor or "A chair. Glance
slowly over the audience again. remove
your hat aud then sit down. After that
you will divide the h0norS with the
star '''-Bruoklyn Ea,lr
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-23

One nf the chief aphori~ms Of Rrillat-
SaNarin. the philosophical ga-tr"uomc,
WAS: Tell me what you eat and Will
tell yOu what You are lh,. famous Dr
Arthaud. VIII" wrote learned dissertation
OF vines and wines. said The witty
Magistrate approached the truth had he
written. Tell me what You drink and |
will tell YOU what you are He insists
that "A tea drinker never WIS. never can
be, II jolly good fellow; that the poverty
i'll musical genius of great tea drinkers,
snch as the Chinese and the English.
arises from no other cause BaCchu~ gave
up part of his empire to incense, myrrh,
nard and opium, and with the intruduc-
tion of these drugs art. science and litera-
ture declined and the .Zation Of
Greece passed with the vine into italy.
DIR. Arthaud was Frenchman md a lover
of French wines; therefore he dcteSted
beer and those who delight in ii. saving Of
the German people generally. that if they
had multiplied their wine stocks instead
OF hops and pies, they would have com
manded AN enviable political position
The ArgOnaut
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-23

| h"Ning gloves. lie showed me pair and |
examined them and told him didn't mind
] wearing them. but wouldn't they he nm
handy to wear during business hours. lie
Explained their Use To- me. The boxing
glove iS a large dropsirsl mitten, with !
o,er-fed appearance and an abrupt way OF
meeting your face in an isolated spot where
there isn't room enough for both to pass.
Nv friend induced me 10 put on the
gloves with him. did 81. He then let on
like | wanted to fight him and rushed at me
like locomotive. He stuck out his boxing
glove and | commenced to pound il repeat
edly with my left eye. until he took down
his list. lie had previously taken me down.
| ROSE Ia my feet but he held out the glove
again for me Ia inhale the fragrance OF II. and
| sat down once more Ia see what il re-
minded me at. | now got up and kicked
him on the shin>. didn't propose to get the
eternal rahulum knocked ont of me and
not say a word III reply. got confident at
this and resolved Ia punish him severely.
| told him to hr on guard and then hit out
al him with both holsters al once. This oc-
rupied all my hands. and meanwhile he
commenced playing series OF dull thudS
on my features. | saw that he was going
Ia laundry me if | didn't do something
quickly. ami 81 took of the gloves and
picked mp the dnmh-bellS. The doctor i,
now endeavoring 10 economic enough of
that fellows face 10 make nose and site
tor mouStache, but his once beauty iS
>mrarrd over my bedroom carpet.
1t will he seen from the above that
have become 4 difficult citizen. My health
increases daily aS | grow better, and can
II" longer wear my pas collars Tor u belt a.
hold up my frowSerS in the summer.
Some people may fancy that John l.
Sullivan didn't come 10 Springfield this
week on account of Mayor Kelley's edict.
but I'm Just fool enough To think that he
had heard of the magnificent physical de-
vel0pmcnt of CARRInLET.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-23
One of MeNico's Quiet Cities.

Our next stop was made at Siloa, a quiet
city of lJ,OOo inhabitants, the towers,
spires and minaretS of lis massive houses
of worship rising high above the low
matched dwellings of its residents. rich
and poor. Its beautiful gardens and clean
kept courts are filled with choicest flower
ing plants and semi tropical eNotics. The
city band gave concert in the evening in
honor of our visit. Our Pullman train
was side tracked for The night, and we
slept sormdly, 10 be awakened with the
morning light 10y a jargun of hells-as
though struck by thousand slr,!ge
hammers. The bells i'll this strange land
all came from spain, and every old cath
edral, church, monastery and convent has
from three to twelve-neyer keyed 10 con
cert pitch nor ruug as chimes, but ham
mered vigorously with the clapper, and
these people think it exquisite music
Mexico Letter.